How to Play Baseball (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, How to Play Baseball is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Goofy shows us the national pastime. After a brief overview, we have a demonstration of the many possible pitches. On to the World Series, where we go through an eventful inning, culminating in a baseball that disintegrates when being hit.
Who’s in it. How to Play Baseball stars George Johnson as Goofy (voice) and Fred Shields as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, How to Play Baseball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Play Baseball page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Play Baseball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Play Baseball (1942)?
- In US, How to Play Baseball is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Play Baseball worth watching?
- How to Play Baseball holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Play Baseball?
- How to Play Baseball stars George Johnson and Fred Shields.
- When was How to Play Baseball released?
- How to Play Baseball was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.